Picked up this radio (UV-25X2) for $80, on Amazon warehouse deal. Had to move my Fire Extinguisher to mount it within reach.
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I had a couple of 5Rs and using a good antenna they could pick up really well but didn't have the power to reach out at all. I also couldn't hear them when I was riding. This is MUCH louder and it has a speaker output.
This is actually a decently feature rich radio for the price. Have to see how well it works before final verdict.
With some of the HAM radios you can create "groups" so you're only hearing your group talk the radios will not acknowledge any other group codes. Some of the FRS radios will also do it.
I programmed it with all the public radio channels. I'll keep it on low power until I need to reach out and I can bump it up if need be.
It also lets you monitor 4 channels vs two on the UV-5R, which can come in handy on job sites for me.